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The Great War was not named "great" because it was good, rather because the Great War was was the first of its kind, one that involved many nations.

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Why did they named the war World War 1?

The Great War. The Great War. The Great War. The Great War.


Was the Mexican-American War a great war?

No, that would be an Oxymoron. Great War except defined in terms of area, scope, or moral standing can be great. (What a great time I had in the War). (Wasn't that a great little War?) (Did you have fun in the War? It was Great.) War is not great when it is up close and personal.


Why does World War 1 deserve the title The Great War?

It was called The Great War as in large, not as good. It was the largest conflict that had ever happened and was "The Great Big War."


What does great Britain do to pay the French and Indian War?

Well, what Great Britian he decides that the colonists should help pay for the French and Indian war. So, he makes taxes!


How many people lived though world war 2?

i only kno of one... my great great great great great great GRAMMIE!!!!!

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Why did they named the war World War 1?

The Great War. The Great War. The Great War. The Great War.


How was Vietnam populated after the war?

Not so great


Was the Mexican-American War a great war?

No, that would be an Oxymoron. Great War except defined in terms of area, scope, or moral standing can be great. (What a great time I had in the War). (Wasn't that a great little War?) (Did you have fun in the War? It was Great.) War is not great when it is up close and personal.


What was the American economy like during World War 2?

This was briefly after the Great Depression. So it wasn't so great.


Which war is known as 'Great War'?

Until World War 2 it was not expected that a second global war would be fought, so World War 1 was commonly known as the Great War.


What was World War 1 known as?

The Great War or The War to End All Wars


What was the fate of the south after the civil war?

good but not so great


Why did they call great war the Great War?

The Great War (WWI) was the first of its kind, one that involved many nations.


Original name of World War 1?

the great war the great war


Why was the Great War a great war?

World War I was initially called the Great War because so many nations and empires were involved over such a large territory on many different fronts. It was "great" because it was big, not because anyone thought it was good or wonderful. Once World War 2 got going, it was no longer appropriate to call the first one "Great" and people stopped calling it that.


What war was known as the Great War?

THE GREAT WAR WAS WORLD WAR 1


Why did you declare war on Germany and not Great Britain?

Great Britain and the United States were allies to defeat Germany so the US would not attack Great Britain.